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Afghanistan Ranked 178th in World Press Freedom Index as Taliban Escalates Media Crackdown

ADN English 03/04/2025 0 55

Afghanistan has been ranked 178th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, marking a steep decline...

Billions for Punjab, Crumbs for Balochistan

ADN English 02/04/2025 0 57

By Kadeem Baloch Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, continues to suffer from systemic neglect by the federal government. Despite...

Afghan Diaspora in Austria Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with Prayer and Solidarity

ADN English 30/03/2025 0 60

With nearly 50,000 Afghans living in Austria—almost half of them in Vienna—the Afghan diaspora has established a strong and vibrant...

Rising Threat to Press Freedom in Pakistan: A Growing Crackdown on Journalists

ADN English 30/03/2025 0 66

By Shinwari Pakistan’s journalistic landscape is facing an alarming crisis, as government and military authorities intensify efforts to suppress independent...

Pakistan’s Economic Decline: The Cost of Corruption, Military Control, and Lack of Vision

ADN English 24/03/2025 0 68

By Nasir Khattak Pakistan finds itself mired in economic distress despite decades of international support. From repeated IMF bailouts to...

Sarah Hermann: A French Scholar Bridging Cultures Through Pashto

ADN English 24/03/2025 0 72

The Pashto language, Pashtunwali, and the associated values have remained an inseparable part of Afghan identity throughout history. However, when...

Nawruz: A Celebration of Resilience and Hope for Afghans

ADN English 21/03/2025 0 75

As the arrival of spring brings renewal and joy to many people around the world, for Afghans, Nawruz has always...

China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan: A Trilateral Alliance Under Pressure

ADN English 21/03/2025 0 72

By Nasir Khattak The longstanding alliance between China and Pakistan, often termed an "ironclad friendship," is encountering significant challenges, particularly...